Cedrus deodara 'Shalimar' is a vigorous, exceptionally hardy, tree form of Himalayan cedar with long, arched primary branching, pendulous secondary branching; and soft, blue-green foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 10 feet (3 m) tall and 5 feet (1.6 m) wide, an annual growth rate of around 12 inches (30 cm).
[ Talon Buchholz, Buchholz Nursery ] Blue-green needles and overall form create marvelous opportunities for framing any large structure.
This cultivar originated as a seedling sourced from mountain seed at high elevations. The Arnold Arboretum, Boston Massachusetts introduced it to the nursery trade in the early 1980s.
